Update

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their input on the Vacation Rental Regulations. Your feedback has played a critical role in helping the County understand community perspectives.

The County has published a What We Heard report summarizing the feedback received through public engagement. We encourage residents to review the report to learn about the key themes, concerns, and ideas shared by the community.

The information gathered through the engagement on vacation rentals will be shared with Council along with Administrations recommendations at a Public Hearing on July 8. Residents are invited to attend the hearing, listen, and share their input before Council makes its decision. For information on how to participate in a Public Hearing, visit Presenting to Council | Rocky View County.

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Vacation rentals are short-term rentals that provide accommodation for guests for up to 30 days. They can support local economies, provide additional income opportunities for residents, and offer unique lodging options for visitors to the County. Rocky View County is home to numerous vacation rentals, primarily located on the County's west side.

To provide clarity and consistency for existing operators and to guide future applicants, the County is seeking public feedback on proposed rules and regulations for vacation rentals, which includes the following key areas:

  • Vacation rentals may only be offered by operators on parcels which are also their primary residence.
  • The maximum number of guests allowed.
  • The minimum parking requirements.
  • A noise and issues mitigation plan.
  • An annual permit renewal process.

Your participation in this survey is important. By sharing your experiences and perspectives, you will help the County refine proposed regulations for vacation renatls to better serve communities. All feedback gathered will be considered alongside other requirements, such as:

  • Functionality of new rules and regulations.
  • Flexibility of new rules and regulations.
  • Current resources and future use.

What do you want the County to consider when implementing new rules and regulations for vacation rentals?

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